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RUN THE DAM 2026

Date
September 19, 2026
Distance
1/2 MARATHON · 10K · 5K
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From the Organizer

Run the Dam is a challenging and scenic road race over the Grand Coulee Dam and through the stunning walls of the Coulee.  Offering a 5k, 10k and Half Marathon distance, Run the Dam is fun for the entire family and for all running and walking enthusiasts and abilities; and finishes in Banks Lake Park in the heart of Run the Dam Festival.  Run the Dam features top notch SWAG bags and medals for all finishers.  

Events

1/2 MARATHON9 AMRegister →
10K9:02 AMRegister →
5K9:04 AMRegister →

Weather

Typical Conditions

It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.

Typical High

76°

Typical Low

50°

Chance of Rain

15%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Coulee Dam 1 Sw, 1 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:39 AMSunset 7:02 PMDaylight 12h 23m

Host City

About Grand Coulee, WA

Elevation

1,302 ft

Nearest Airport

EAT

Pangborn Memorial Airport · 67 mi

Major Hub

GEG

Spokane International Airport · 71 mi

Time Zone

Pacific Time

From Endurance Grid

Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.

Race Location

Your Next Start Line

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at RUN THE DAM 2026, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

103

Days to train

Race
RUN THE DAM 2026
Date
September 19, 2026

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.

With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.

Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.

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Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the RUN THE DAM 2026?
RUN THE DAM 2026 is a running race held in Grand Coulee, Washington on September 19, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the RUN THE DAM 2026?
Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Grand Coulee, Washington at Hwy 155, Grand Coulee, WA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the RUN THE DAM 2026?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

RUN THE DAM 2026

Sep 19, 2026

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